As we enter our Royal Era, better known as midlife, life is not about slowing down. For many of us, it’s about beginning again. The world is shifting, and we can feel it. From politics to technology, we are more alert than ever. The constant noise is taking a toll on our minds, our bodies, and our spirits.

At the same time, a quiet awakening is happening. People are starting to see the world for what it is and not what we were told it should be. This is not about being woke. It is about the veil being lifted. For generations, we were sold the American Dream, but that dream was never written for everyone. It was built for a few and packaged as a possibility for all.

Now that we see it for what it is, we are standing at a crossroads. Some are afraid. Some are confused. Others are ready to build something new. The truth is, we are being distracted, divided, and conditioned to forget that we belong to one another.

History is being erased. Chaos is being created. Fear is being used as a weapon.

Some will respond by fighting in the streets. Others will respond by getting still and listening for a higher calling. Both are needed. Each of us has a role, and it unfolds in its own divine time.

From a wide view, those in power are rewriting the social rules. They are using emotion to shape how we see ourselves and each other. They are pushing us deeper into isolation, and it is working. It is diabolical. One day, we will look back and ask how we forgot to see each other as neighbors. This isn’t just about race or gender. This is about control. We are watching a new Gilded Age unfold, where class and influence define worth. It threatens everything we have built—our businesses, our families, our humanity. And yet, it is disguised as salvation. Like Dick Gregory said, it’s a game.

But beneath that game, a new world is forming. It is quiet but powerful. It looks like people are reaching for each other again. It feels like humanity remembering itself.

It reminds me of that moment in The Matrix when Neo realized he could stop the bullets. Once he saw the truth, everything changed. That’s what’s happening now. People are seeing through the illusion. Studies show social media use is falling, and real connections are rising. People want truth, not performance.

I saw this play out in my city when a tornado hit an area called The North Side. It’s a historic community, often neglected and misrepresented. When the storm hit, the local government was not ready, but the people were. Neighbors stepped up. Communities came together. People who once feared the North Side showed up with food, clothes, and helping hands.

Something shifted. They realized the stories they had been told about that community were lies. They met people who were kind, hardworking, and full of love. People who wanted the same things they did. And they are still showing up for each other. That kind of unity cannot be controlled. When people see each other’s humanity, the illusion falls apart.

That is the micro reality they want to destroy, because unity is power.

I share this because it matters. We have to protect our peace and see the bigger picture. We have to look beyond the small screen and remember that the Wizard is behind the curtain, hiding because he is afraid.

Our greatest power now is focus. Focus on kindness. Focus on creating what you desire. Focus on truth.

I’ll leave you with one of my favorite stories about Mother Teresa. She was in a war zone when bombs began to fall near an orphanage filled with children. Everyone told her it was too dangerous to go. But she stayed focused on her mission. In the middle of all that chaos, there was a moment of grace. The next morning, a ceasefire was declared. The bombing stopped. She walked through the rubble and brought those children to safety.

That is the power of focus and grace.

No matter how loud the world gets, remember your mission. Stay grounded in truth. Keep your eyes on what matters. The world may be changing, but clarity, compassion, and courage will always win.

Monica Wisdom

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